Location: Williamsburg, Elk Lake, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Traverse City; 14 miles)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: House
View beautiful Elk Lake through the woods from your charming log house with stone fireplace. Follow a lovely path to a spectacular setting on the lake. We have eight acres and 650 feet of frontage with a nice lawn and beach area where you can enjoy swimming, boating, playing volleyball, or just relaxing at the beach. The 80 foot dock is perfect for sunning, picnicking, or watching the kids swim at the sand bar. In the evening the reflected sunsets, stars, and sometimes fireworks or northern lights can be enjoyed from either the shore next to the fire or out on the dock. The comfortable little house is freshly stained and painted, extremely clean, and very convenient with a newly remodeled and well equipped kitchen. Your vacation should be extremely enjoyable.
We are two miles from a public boat launch and Elk Lake is part of the Antrim County chain of lakes, consisting of Elk, Skegemog, Torch, and Clam lakes flowing into Grand Traverse Bay. The chain offers 45 miles of inland boating through the lakes and four rivers.
Turtle Creek casino is six miles away, the Horse Show by the Bay is 6 miles away, and Traverse City is 14 miles away with all the amenities of a tourist oriented city.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Large portable air conditioner in living room cools entire house.
- Linens Provided : Linens available at extra cost
- Washer : In the basement of the house.
- Dryer : In the basement of the house.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace : There is a beautiful field stone fireplace in the living room with gas logs for your convenience and enjoyment.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : High quality pillow top bed new in mid 2008.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : High quality twin beds new in mid 2008.
- Convertible Bed : Queen size Flex-steel hidebed in living room, new in 2008.
- Crib : Porta-crib available.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Newly remodeled, convenient kitchen with eating area.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully equiped kitchen.
- Refrigerator : Full size refrigerator new in mid 2008.
- Dishwasher : New in 2008.
- Microwave : Large over the range microwave with light, blower and filter - new in mid 2008.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas BBQ on back porch or yard.
- View/Location
- Beach View : Views of the lake through the trees from the Kitchen, small bedroom, front porch, back porch, and lawn. There is a pleasant path through the woods to the lakefront amenities.
- Lake View : Private property with pleasant path through the woods to the beach. Views of the waterfront from the house and yard.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Secure Wi-fi is available at the beach and at the house.
- Other Amenities
- This is a large wooded estate with over 600 feet of lake frontage. There is a large lawn area around the house and another at the lakefront and beach area.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : Sorry; no pets inside
- Kid Friendly : Large private yard at the house and large lawn and play area at the beach, including games, toys and a swingset.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- The Turtle Creek Casino is 5 miles away. The Horse Show by the Bay is 6 miles away. Traverse City is only 14 miles away with all the opportunites for entertainment of a tourist oriented city. The 80 foot dock and moorings make boating convenient and enjoyable -- Elk Lake is a large, deep, clear lake that offers 45 miles of boating on the Chain of Lakes. A large fire pit at beach with plent of firewood makes evenings a joy. Of course there are picnic tables, lawn chairs, and chaise lounges at the waterfront, as well as at the house. Badminton and volley ball can be played on any of three lawn areas. We have a canoe and rowboat available.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Reserve in April or May and receive $150 discount from July-Aug Rates
Jul-Aug ................... $1600/week
Labor Day - Jun...two night weekend $500 -- $1200/week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1964
We are a retired school teacher and semi retired auto executive and consultant. We have three adult children that were raised in this house, and 8 grand children. Our primary recreation is boating on this chain of lakes and the great lakes.
Why the Owner Chose Williamsburg
We had family history in the area (my grand father settled on the next lake on the chain when he came to America in 1860) and it is a beautiful area to live and play in.
The Unique Benefits of this House
You have the opportunity to share a former resort with the owner couple. You have privacy and many recreation activities available on the property, as well as many shopping and sightseeing opportunities in the near area. There is an indian casino five miles away, a nice tourist city (Traverse City) 14 miles away, several ski areas within a 60 mile radius, local festivals, a nationally acclaimed horse show, and the lakes and trees of northern Michigan.
Property Photos
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- View of lake - Michigan Vacation Rentals
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- View of house from theback yard - Michigan Vacation Rentals
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- View through the woods to the lake from the yard - Michigan Vacation Rentals
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- Kitchen
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- Firepit and lawn area
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- Living room with queen hide-a-bed and game/dining table
Traveler Reviews (1)
Guest: The Beals
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Date of Stay: 02/11/09
Review Submitted: 02/11/09
"Thank you for a wonderful envioronment. Our family enjoyed the setting, hospitality and accomodation. I loved the fishing!! We thoroughly enjoyed the vacation and will recommend your house to our friends. Best of luck, thank you for everything, and we'll see you again."
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